Rosewood Transitional Gothic / Rococo Melodeon
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Victorian Furniture thread on victorianforum.com · started December 5, 2009 by MARK · 2 posts, 3 image attachments · discussion in 2009.
Just wanted to share a few pics of a transitional gothic / rococo melodeon...I love finding pieces that represent the evolution of the design revival movements...exhibited here by the blending of gothic trefoil cut-outs with rococo music holder and case...the silver label…
Just wanted to share a few pics of a transitional gothic / rococo melodeon...I love finding pieces that represent the evolution of the design revival movements...exhibited here by the blending of gothic trefoil cut-outs with rococo music holder and case...the silver label above the ivory keys is engraved "Mac Nutt Philadelphia" - does anyone know if this was the maker and/or retailer? Tks, Mark
Mark,
I just did a quick lookup, and the 1870 Federal Census lists a "Asiah Mac Nutt," age 46, "Piano Manuf." in Philadelphia.
pax~
Cheryl
I just did a quick lookup, and the 1870 Federal Census lists a "Asiah Mac Nutt," age 46, "Piano Manuf." in Philadelphia.
pax~
Cheryl